Nikos Fish Tavern — Restaurant in Municipality of Agios Nikolaos

The best place to Eat fresh fish and amazing local experience.

Nikos Fish Tavern in Elounda is an absolute treasure! From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with warm smiles and a genuinely friendly atmosphere. The staff here goes above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable dining experience. They are not only polite and attentive but also make you feel like part of the family, which adds a special touch to your meal.

The food is simply outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Despite the high quality of the dishes, the prices are incredibly reasonable, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meal without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, this charming and budget-friendly restaurant is a must-visit when in Elounda. The combination of excellent service, great food, and affordability makes Nikos Fish Tavern a standout in the area. Highly...

This tavern is the reason we travel to Crete. We were looking for traditional Cretan seafood cuisine and couldn’t be happier. Fresh vlita. They have an excellent vinegar that we used on it. The melitzanosalata is so good! It is the white one, not pink. I could eat just this. Homemade French fries. Huge tasty prawns. Zucchini chips, that are thin and crispy. Fried fresh gavro. They are already deboned. So good! We also had a chicken breast with fries for a fussy kid. Tender and delicious. After all this food, we heard about the crab salad. So worth it. The grandfather is a fisherman and gets all their fish and crabs fresh. The family that owns the place also serves. They care that their customers are happy. They are delightful. After one week in Elounda, we all agree that this is the best restaurant in the area including...

They have seating in the square, this is a family owned and run establishment. The seafood is so fresh, they catch it with their boat.

We had the octopus in vinegar, grilled squid and steamed muscles. Hands down the best I've had across Crete, Milos and Naxos. The teenagers went pasta with the Octopus and Macaroni (the meat was so tender) and shrimp spaghetti.

The service staff was super helpful and accommodating! I see why all the other reviews rave about Nikos. I am a convert too. We rounded out the seafood with the house white and a Greek salad. Again cold and fresh, just the way we like it.

Fruit and cake plus some Raki comes at the end of the meal, so save some space.

We saw another table with the mixed fish platter that looked amazing too. They definitely seemed...